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Business Building with Platforms & Ecosystems
Setting Up a New Business Building Organization: A Guide for Established Companies
Establishing an internal venture studio requires strategic focus on ecosystem thinking, leveraging company assets, exploring innovative business models like platforms and AI, and creating a robust governance structure with a “Beyond the Core Growth Board” to ensure alignment and autonomy for sustainable growth and innovation.
The Evolution of Real Estate Platforms in Europe: A 2024 Perspective
The real estate industry has always been a complex web of interactions between various stakeholders including buyers, sellers, agents, developers, and financial institutions. In recent years, platforms within this ecosystem have revolutionized how these parties interact, bringing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility to a traditionally opaque market.
Case Study Continental – Beyond Tire
In this fictive case study, we outline how even a locked-in tier 1 value chain player, can unlock new growth by applying an effective ecosystem strategy.
Continental, a global leader in automotive technology, faces the challenge of stagnating growth as a tier 1 supplier. By adopting an ecosystem perspective and focusing on platforms, Continental can unlock new growth opportunities and enhance its value proposition. The “Beyond Tire” strategy identifies key mobility segments for expansion, including autonomous vehicles, connected cars, and smart infrastructure. Embracing digital transformation, fostering innovation, and forming strategic partnerships will help Continental advance its position in the value chain while maintaining its value to car manufacturers. This comprehensive approach will ensure Continental remains a pivotal player in the rapidly evolving automotive landscape.
The Transformative Power of Ecosystem Strategy for Established Companies
In the dynamic realm of business, where change is the only constant, established companies often find themselves at a crossroads. The challenge is not just to sustain growth but to redefine and expand their horizons in ways that align with the evolving market dynamics and consumer expectations. This is where the concept of an ecosystem strategy emerges as a beacon of innovation and growth. The recent strategic pivot of Zalando, Europe’s leading multi-brand fashion destination, underscores the transformative potential of adopting an ecosystem approach for companies looking to secure their future in the digital age.
Harnessing AI for Next-Level Personalization in Platforms and Marketplaces
AI’s capability to process and analyze big data in real-time allows platforms to offer unparalleled personalization. This technology powers recommendation systems, optimizes search results, and provides customized content, significantly improving the user experience. For instance, platforms like Amazon use AI to not only recommend products but also manage inventory by predicting future purchases.
The athletic edge in business leadership: Why companies should hire more athletes
Discover why athletes make exceptional business leaders in our latest blog post at fastbreak.one. Explore how the skills honed in sports – resilience under pressure, teamwork, goal-oriented mindset, discipline, adaptability, natural leadership, and health consciousness – translate seamlessly into effective corporate leadership. Learn why 95% of Fortune 500 CEOs have a background in college sports, and how these qualities contribute to success in the business world. This insightful post provides compelling reasons for companies to consider athletes in their leadership recruitment strategies. Ideal for professionals in corporate leadership, HR, and talent acquisition.
B2B Platforms
The Top 10 IoT Platforms to watch in 2024
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to be a driving force in the technological evolution, connecting everything from kitchen appliances to industrial machinery. As we move towards 2024, the landscape of IoT platforms is evolving, with a focus on security, data analytics, and seamless integration across various sectors. Here, we delve into the top 10 IoT platforms that are set to redefine our interaction with technology.
Coursera and the future of B2B education
In this insightful episode of Platforms for Future, we had the pleasure of hosting Lukas Lewandowski, the Regional Director at Coursera, to discuss the dynamic landscape of B2B education platforms. Lukas brought over two decades of experience to the conversation, sharing his journey from consulting to leading roles in tech giants like HP and SAP, and eventually moving into the edtech space.
Top 10 European Logistics Platforms
The European B2B logistics landscape is currently experiencing a period of transformative growth, characterized by the emergence of several innovative startups that have achieved unicorn status. In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business world, the need for efficiency and innovation in logistics has become more crucial than ever before. Europe, being at the forefront of this transformation, boasts a number of B2B logistics platforms that are leading the charge in revolutionizing the industry.
Past, Present and Future of IoT Platforms
In this blog post, we delve into the complex and ever-evolving world of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, guided by insights from our recent podcast with Hans-Michael Kraus of Bosch-Rexroth’s Control X platform. This exploration encompasses the historical development, current state, and future prospects of industrial IoT platforms, highlighting the key challenges, achievements, and trends shaping this dynamic sector.
Platformize the future of logistics
During our discussion with Philipp Ortwein, CEO and Co-Founder of Instafreight, he shared a great deal of information regarding the impact of a digital platform strategy on a highly fragmented sector.
Scaling B2B platforms – Overcoming scaling bottlenecks
Platforms are recognized by corporations as a strategic approach to scale and gain business. Platforms, on the other hand, necessitate a new set of abilities and methods in order to succeed, as opposed to traditional ones. There is, however, an obvious mismatch between education and market need.
Toolkits, Processes and Frameworks
How to leverage AI to boost your Venture Building Process
Overview of suggested AI tools and best practices to streamline and boost your Venture Building Process
The Platform Stack – How to evolve and create defensibility as a platform
The Platform Value Stack – a concept that helps you to define growth strategies for your platform.
The 3 layers of applied Ecosystem Thinking
In the digital era, the term ‘business ecosystem’ is more than a buzzword; it’s a pivotal concept for companies navigating the complexities of the modern economy. The interest in business ecosystems has surged, reaching a peak in early 2022, signaling a collective realization of their significance. This article delves into the three levels of ecosystem thinking, essential for companies looking to thrive through digital transformation.
Platform Crisis Response Strategies
Platforms are not immune against the Corona Virus and some of them are in major trouble. To survive a crisis a structured 4-step process is required. The process is led by a “Crisis Response Team”. A new “Crisis Response Canvas” supports the work of the team giving a structured framework to assess the situation, evaluate options and to take actions.
